BIL wants to use our house to get ready for wedding — WWYD?

[Anonymous]

It sounds like fun to me. This is your BIL so you make it work. It would love 5 men getting ready in my house. Break out the champagne and make it a party.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It sounds like fun to me. This is your BIL so you make it work. It would love 5 men getting ready in my house. Break out the champagne and make it a party.

+1
Maybe ask them all to shower/shave beforehand, but I'd be fine with them hanging out, having lunch, getting dressed, etc. Sounds like it could be fun!

[Anonymous]

That sounds like a blast. This is your *husband's* *brother.* It's his freaking wedding day. Remember how exciting yours was, and how you loved hanging out and getting ready with your group of attendants? Why not do the same for him?

Get a platter of bagels or sandwiches, depending on time of day. Bags of chips, some beer, and access to some big mirrors. Either have the kids play butler ("Uncle Eric, do you need any more potato chips?") or take them out to the park and bring them back for the big reveal. A bunch of men all dressed up, getting into a big hired car, is going to look really cool to them.

[Anonymous]

Why the heck not? "Six men" - is that scary to OP? I would happily do this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would be ok with the BIL but not the group of guys. I assume the guys can all shower and dress in their own rooms though. I would allow BIL to sleep over or come early in the morning to shower and do whatever he has to do, and the friends could come over later in the morning to hang out but would not get a dressing/bathroom area or be traipsing around while I'm undressed.

If that's not acceptable then they can all get ready in one of the groomsmen's hotel room.

That’s not how it works, though. The groom is surrounded by his groomsmen before the wedding.

Yes, this will be a pain in the ass, but it’s only for a few hours.

[Anonymous]

It's not going to be like My Big Fat Greek Wedding - men don't even seem to need that much to change. Unless they're doing a bachelor party the night before and you're worried you'll be dealing with 6 hangovers. Otherwise I would totally accommodate.

Move the kids clothes into your bedroom and let them take the kids rooms over for a few hours.

[Anonymous]

OP, you sound unreasonable.

[Anonymous]

They mostly need a comfortable place to hang out and wait. I’m guessing the level of primping will be low. The brotherly thing is for you DH to host to be supportive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That sounds like a blast. This is your *husband's* *brother.* It's his freaking wedding day. Remember how exciting yours was, and how you loved hanging out and getting ready with your group of attendants? Why not do the same for him?

Get a platter of bagels or sandwiches, depending on time of day. Bags of chips, some beer, and access to some big mirrors. Either have the kids play butler ("Uncle Eric, do you need any more potato chips?") or take them out to the park and bring them back for the big reveal. A bunch of men all dressed up, getting into a big hired car, is going to look really cool to them.

As a kid, I would have loved this.

[Anonymous]

Is this a check out is at 11 and the wedding is at 4 situation? I would see if the guys could get a late check out (maybe an extra hour) get dressed at their hotel, you and your family get dressed and have a fancy party. it's a few hours. make it fun.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One morning for a few hours for someone you “adore”? You say yes.

Plus 1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You should do this! No question.

+1. Of course you say yes!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why the heck not? "Six men" - is that scary to OP? I would happily do this.

Scary? No. But 6 men I don't know showering at my house is a definite no. Coming over to hang out and change clothes is fine but grooming needs to be done at their hotel.
(Not OP).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One morning for a few hours for someone you “adore”? You say yes.

+1
yes it's inconvenient but it is what it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why the heck not? "Six men" - is that scary to OP? I would happily do this.

Scary? No. But 6 men I don't know showering at my house is a definite no. Coming over to hang out and change clothes is fine but grooming needs to be done at their hotel.
(Not OP).

Why? Is it the mess? The noise? Do you think they will somehow misbehave?